SIMMONS, ANN M.

THE HARTFORD COURANT

SIMMONS, Ann M.

Ann M. Simmons, 72, longtime Enfield resident, passed away Wednesday (June 27, 2007) at Johnson Memorial Hospital after a period of declining health. She was the beloved wife of Robert H. Simmons. Born in Marlboro, MA on January 15, 1935, she was the daughter of Patrick and Gladys (Fisher) McCarthy. Ann was a homemaker who treasured her husband and family above all else. Besides her husband, she leaves to mourn her passing seven children, Laurie Futtner and her husband Blacey of East Hartford, Roger E. Simmons and his wife Carolyn of Hebron, Joanie Simmons of Windsor Locks, Richard Simmons of Somers, Robert Simmons of Enfield, Pat Simmons and his wife Theresa of Longmeadow, MA, and Ann "Angel" Simmons and her boyfriend Steve of Enfield; and thirteen grandchildren, including a special granddaughter, Crystal Simmons. She is also survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Patrick and Joan McCarthy; three sisters, Lorraine Chase, Gladys Troupe, and Joan Desrosiers; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Thursday, July 5 at 1 p.m. at the Newkirk and Whitney Funeral Home, 318 Burnside Ave., East Hartford. Calling hours will be two hours prior to the service. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.